Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

The Environmental Manager will be based in Arlington, VA, or Houston, TX. The need to travel to project sites is anticipated to be 10 percent of the overall time.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the federal and state environmental permitting process for complex LNG, pipeline, and other projects.
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership on navigating complex permitting challenges.
• Oversee efficient management of a team handling environmental permitting tasks.
• Ensure environmental compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, internal teams, and external organizations.

Key Duties:

• Lead the development and execution of environmental permit applications for projects requiring problem-solving, creativity, and judgment.
• Identify and secure environmental permits for various project stages, including Natural Gas Act Section 3 and Section 7 projects before FERC.
• Interacted with government agencies, managed field visits, and coordinated environmental inspections.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, procurement, quality control, and reporting for permitting tasks.
• Lead meetings, working groups, and individual engagements to achieve targeted regulatory outcomes.
• Collaborate with management and teams to solve significant project challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in federal and state environmental permitting within the oil and gas sector (Louisiana experience preferred).
• Strong leadership, administrative, and project management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory programs for LNG terminals, pipelines, and similar projects.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and programs efficiently and accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.